The Securing the Cities (STC) program, sponsored and managed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO), is one of the primary means of executing a strategic shift to protect against nuclear terrorism.

Read about free biodefense presentations, high tech amulance simulators, changing the wildland urban interface and maintaining operations during a pandemic in this month's Emergency Management & Response Information & Analysis Center Infogram.

The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T) has scheduled a series of tests in the Boston subways to measure the real-world performance of new sensors recently developed to detect biological agents.

Recognizing the need to address the challenges associated with social media for emergency response and public safety, the DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) established the Virtual Social Media Working Group (VSMWG). The group’s mission is to provide recommendations to the emergency preparedness and response community on the safe and sustainable use of social media technologies before, during, and after emergencies.

Read about hurricane preparation, portable radiation detectors for first responders, policing for major events, and public health management courses in this month's Infogram.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) new low-cost device for dismantling dangerous pipe bombs may look like a tinkerer’s project, but that’s no accident. The Semi Autonomous Pipe Bomb End-cap Remover (SAPBER) is unassuming in appearance, but sophisticated enough to preserve the forensic evidence needed to track down the perpetrator.

DHS S&T Program Manager Milt Nenneman observed CAL FIRE responding to wildfires in Mendocino County. Read about what he saw here.

Earlier this month, General Motors announced a recall of over 35,000 Chevy Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture.

Join fellow first responders at the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 2012 Workshop from November 27 – 30, 2012 in Hollywood, Florida.

The Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Team South endures realistic active shooter training to stay on their toes defending the Suez Canal from pirates and drug runners.

Taking a coffee break today? In the few minutes it takes to drink a cup of coffee, first responders can learn about the signs of human trafficking.

Hurricane preparedness tips and the latest on Hurricane Isaac can be found at www.ready.gov.

The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) marked the successful conclusion of the multi-band radio (MBR) pilot project and transitioned more than 100 new radios to local and state emergency response agencies who partnered in the pilot phases. The M